Play Development

Question 1

Describe the social aspects of play

Answer 1

Usopac 
Unoccupied behaviour 
Solitary play 
Onlooker behaviour 
Parellel play
Associative play (activities not organised) 
Cooperative play

Question 2

What are the stages of play development?

Answer 2

Sensorimotor - exploration, seeing and manipulating objectsc (6-12 months)
Functional pretend play - using objects according to their function in pretend play (1-2yrs+)
Symbolic pretend play (18months+)
Socio dramatic play ( 3yrs)